[gwrightson]

I would like a little advise regarding employment of casual workers.
In other words , were do I stand in the eyes of the law if on odd occasions i pay some body cash for a days work ?  where do I stand regarding insurance ? etc etc.

 A little background may help. I am a c/c and recently cleaned a polish guys carpets, he asked me if I ever had any work for his wife and her friend as they did cleaning, I took their details as on occasions I do need help.  I have been asked by a friend if I would consider doing builders and sparkle cleans for him. So ok give it a go I thought . Test the ladies credentials first, I got them to clean my brothers new build explaining the situation to him wanting to find out if they were good. I paid them £50 each for the day , exactly what I charged my bros as I was testing the water. Well the work was excellent, they never stopped and the property was left immaculate.
Ok lets go for it , my mate asked me to quote for a clean, £280 for initial clean and £120 to go back a week later for a sparkle. he was happy with quote, so am going ahead, I am paying them £50 each for a days work.
I informed my insurance company of the situation, they were happy I informed them and added them to my insurance at no charge        . If I,m honest, Im not to sure were I stand with some issues that may arise here. any body any suggestions.
geoff

[Gerry Styles]

I understand that casual workers are afforded the same rights as employed staff and agency workers. They are entitled to pro-rata holiday pay and you must declare thier earnings to hmrc and make any deductions for tax & ni. Talk to your local hmrc they are very helpful.

[pdl]

It is illegal to employ anyone for cash in hand as you have done.  You MUST registar them for PAYE and National Insurance purposes.  They MUST Sign both an employment contract and a P46, Seek advice immediatly.  The fines for doing such as paying cash in hand can top £10,000 per employee, especially if they are not legal to work in this country or are not registared with the Home Office Registration Scheme.

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